Starting an LLC in Alabama
What it costs, what you file and what you owe afterwards. Every figure below came from the state's own pages.
Forming an LLC in Alabama costs $200 to file the Certificate of Formation with the Alabama Secretary of State, Business Entities Division. After that, Alabama Business Privilege Tax Return and Annual Report (Form PPT) is due filed with the Department of Revenue on the same date as the entity's federal income tax return; for 2024 and later, an LLC that would owe only the $100 minimum privilege tax has no filing requirement.
What it costs
| What | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Formation | $200 | Once, when the LLC is formed |
| Alabama Business Privilege Tax Return and Annual Report (Form PPT) | See the state page | Filed with the Department of Revenue on the same date as the entity's federal income tax return; for 2024 and later, an LLC that would owe only the $100 minimum privilege tax has no filing requirement. |
Registered agent
Alabama requires one. One registered agent must be named, with a street address (no PO boxes) inside Alabama; the county of that registered office also determines how the county portion of the filing fee is distributed.
What you owe after year one
Filed with the Department of Revenue on the same date as the entity's federal income tax return; for 2024 and later, an LLC that would owe only the $100 minimum privilege tax has no filing requirement.
Missing it is the most common way a good standing lapses, and restoring one costs more than filing on time.
The official pages
- Alabama Secretary of State, Business Entities Division
- Search the register for your name
- File the Certificate of Formation
- Report filing and due dates
Read from the source, 2, 3, 4 on 2026-09-04. Fees change, so check the state page before filing. SideKix has no relationship with any state agency and takes nothing for sending you there.
Before you file
- Sole proprietor, LLC or S corp, what actually differs, with no recommendation
- What it will cost to start, because the filing fee is the small part
- Whether the name is still free, checked against the registries themselves
- What to do first if the idea is still an idea
Another state
SideKix, “How much does an LLC cost in Alabama?”, checked 2026-09-04. https://sidekixhq.com/start-an-llc-in-alabama.html
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Alabama?
The state filing fee for the Certificate of Formation is $200.
What form do I file to start an LLC in Alabama?
The Certificate of Formation, filed with the Alabama Secretary of State, Business Entities Division.
Does Alabama require an annual report for an LLC?
Filed with the Department of Revenue on the same date as the entity's federal income tax return; for 2024 and later, an LLC that would owe only the $100 minimum privilege tax has no filing requirement.
Do I need a registered agent in Alabama?
Yes. One registered agent must be named, with a street address (no PO boxes) inside Alabama; the county of that registered office also determines how the county portion of the filing fee is distributed.